University of Duhok and the Kurdistan Diaspora Women's Federation Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

In order to develop cooperation and further support the women of Kurdistan, today, Monday, October 5, 2026, the University of Duhok and the Kurdistan Diaspora Women's Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

A delegation from the Federation consisting of Ms. Shirin Zaki Jandi, President of the Federation, and Ms. Bahra Hamarash, Head of the Federation's Committee in Erbil—visited the University of Duhok and were welcomed by Dr. Nizar Amin Mohammed, Director of International Relations, and Dr. Dilin Sardar Zohdi, Director of the Gender Equality Studies Center.

The Kurdistan Diaspora Women's Federation, established in Finland in 2023, is a national organization representing Kurdish women worldwide. Its main objective is to unite the voices of women and serve them in the diaspora and across all four parts of Kurdistan.
During the meeting, Dr. Nizar Amin expressed his delight that the University of Duhok is the first university to conclude this important agreement. At the same time, Dr. Dilin Sardar explained the role of her center in raising community awareness, and Ms. Bahra Hamarash praised the importance of joint cooperation with academic institutions.

As a first practical step following the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, both parties agreed to coordinate and organize an international conference in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, on the "Kurdish Women's Issue," which is expected to see the participation of several other universities from Kurdistan